Barnabas Tharmr // Krark, the Thumbless (Commander)

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Michael Celani
Oct 17, 2025
No, Typed Partners Are Not Good For Commander
With the special partner types coming in Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles and Secret Lairs, Michael Celani wants to know: Do we really need this?
Deck Filters
Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
Longshot, Rebel Bowman
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
22%synergy
Spirit Water Revival
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Professor Zei, Anthropologist
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Sozin's Comet
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Krark's Thumb
69%inclusion31 decks45 decks
63%synergy
Tavern Scoundrel
67%inclusion30 decks45 decks
60%synergy
Stitch in Time
47%inclusion21 decks45 decks
40%synergy
Veyran, Voice of Duality
56%inclusion25 decks45 decks
36%synergy
Zndrsplt, Eye of Wisdom
38%inclusion17 decks45 decks
36%synergy
Grapeshot
51%inclusion23 decks45 decks
32%synergy
Fiery Gambit
36%inclusion16 decks45 decks
31%synergy
Pyretic Ritual
38%inclusion17 decks45 decks
29%synergy
Chance Encounter
33%inclusion15 decks45 decks
29%synergy
Twinning Staff
31%inclusion14 decks45 decks
27%synergy
Top Cards
Storm-Kiln Artist
64%inclusion29 decks45 decks
25%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
60%inclusion27 decks45 decks
26%synergy
Goblin Electromancer
56%inclusion25 decks45 decks
26%synergy
Guttersnipe
51%inclusion23 decks45 decks
25%synergy
Opt
49%inclusion22 decks45 decks
13%synergy
Brainstorm
47%inclusion21 decks45 decks
2%synergy
Lightning Bolt
47%inclusion21 decks45 decks
18%synergy
Snap
47%inclusion21 decks45 decks
24%synergy
Frantic Search
44%inclusion20 decks45 decks
3%synergy
Seething Song
44%inclusion20 decks45 decks
26%synergy
Game Changers
Jeska's Will
29%inclusion13 decks45 decks
-1%synergy
Gamble
29%inclusion13 decks45 decks
11%synergy
Underworld Breach
27%inclusion12 decks45 decks
14%synergy
Mystical Tutor
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
-5%synergy
Rhystic Study
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
-8%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
-4%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
-11%synergy
Ancient Tomb
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
2%synergy
Mana Vault
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
0%synergy
The One Ring
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
-1%synergy
Creatures
Harmonic Prodigy
40%inclusion18 decks45 decks
22%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Parun
38%inclusion17 decks45 decks
9%synergy
Stormcatch Mentor
33%inclusion13 decks39 decks
12%synergy
Dualcaster Mage
31%inclusion14 decks45 decks
22%synergy
Birgi, God of Storytelling
29%inclusion13 decks45 decks
13%synergy
Ashling, Flame Dancer
28%inclusion11 decks40 decks
21%synergy
Kessig Flamebreather
27%inclusion12 decks45 decks
15%synergy
Electrostatic Field
24%inclusion11 decks45 decks
10%synergy
Okaun, Eye of Chaos
22%inclusion10 decks45 decks
21%synergy
Coruscation Mage
21%inclusion8 decks39 decks
0%synergy
Talrand, Sky Summoner
20%inclusion9 decks45 decks
3%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
20%inclusion8 decks40 decks
8%synergy
Young Pyromancer
20%inclusion9 decks45 decks
2%synergy
Yusri, Fortune's Flame
20%inclusion9 decks45 decks
16%synergy
Edgar, King of Figaro
17%inclusion3 decks18 decks
13%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
9%synergy
Runaway Steam-Kin
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
12%synergy
Kitsa, Otterball Elite
15%inclusion6 decks39 decks
7%synergy
Ral, Monsoon Mage
15%inclusion6 decks40 decks
9%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
4%synergy
Mutalith Vortex Beast
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
11%synergy
Karplusan Minotaur
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
11%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
4%synergy
Stella Lee, Wild Card
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
9%synergy
Crackling Spellslinger
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
10%synergy
Caldera Pyremaw
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
9%synergy
Third Path Iconoclast
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
-7%synergy
Urabrask
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
2%synergy
Mizzix of the Izmagnus
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
9%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
4%synergy
Thunderclap Drake
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
2%synergy
Dragon's Rage Channeler
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
4%synergy
Thermo-Alchemist
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
-1%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
2%synergy
Creepy Doll
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
7%synergy
Baral and Kari Zev
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Tribute Mage
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
5%synergy
Magus of the Wheel
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
5%synergy
Spark Double
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
4%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Visionary
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
-3%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
0%synergy
Eris, Roar of the Storm
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
3%synergy
Breeches, the Blastmaker
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
5%synergy
Stormscale Scion
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Consecrated Sphinx
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
3%synergy
Roaming Throne
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
2%synergy
Melek, Izzet Paragon
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
3%synergy
Errant, Street Artist
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Firebrand Archer
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
-6%synergy
Goblin Kaboomist
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
5%synergy
Instants
Chaos Warp
44%inclusion20 decks45 decks
1%synergy
Counterspell
36%inclusion16 decks45 decks
-18%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
36%inclusion16 decks45 decks
0%synergy
Negate
36%inclusion16 decks45 decks
2%synergy
Abrade
33%inclusion15 decks45 decks
14%synergy
Flame of Anor
31%inclusion14 decks45 decks
19%synergy
Pongify
29%inclusion13 decks45 decks
1%synergy
Consider
29%inclusion13 decks45 decks
7%synergy
Invert Polarity
28%inclusion11 decks40 decks
15%synergy
Desperate Ritual
27%inclusion12 decks45 decks
18%synergy
Big Score
27%inclusion12 decks45 decks
5%synergy
Brain Freeze
22%inclusion10 decks45 decks
13%synergy
Flusterstorm
22%inclusion10 decks45 decks
11%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
22%inclusion10 decks45 decks
8%synergy
Narset's Reversal
22%inclusion10 decks45 decks
14%synergy
Prismari Command
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
2%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
0%synergy
Izzet Charm
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
-1%synergy
Borne Upon a Wind
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
10%synergy
Spell Pierce
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
9%synergy
Invoke Calamity
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
14%synergy
Gut Shot
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
8%synergy
Arcane Denial
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
-14%synergy
Swan Song
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
-5%synergy
Sink into Stupor
15%inclusion6 decks40 decks
-2%synergy
Deflecting Swat
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
-6%synergy
Increasing Vengeance
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
10%synergy
Unexpected Windfall
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
-2%synergy
Thought Scour
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
7%synergy
Expedite
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
3%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
-1%synergy
Reverberate
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
7%synergy
Galvanic Iteration
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
1%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
2%synergy
Into the Flood Maw
10%inclusion4 decks39 decks
3%synergy
Flare of Duplication
10%inclusion4 decks40 decks
6%synergy
Mogg Salvage
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
7%synergy
Disrupt
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
8%synergy
Cackling Counterpart
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
7%synergy
Impulse
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
4%synergy
Expansion // Explosion
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
2%synergy
Pyroblast
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
1%synergy
Brightstone Ritual
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
7%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
2%synergy
Scour for Scrap
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
5%synergy
Rush of Inspiration
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
5%synergy
Strix Serenade
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
3%synergy
Chain of Vapor
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
2%synergy
Peek
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
4%synergy
Submerge
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Preordain
42%inclusion19 decks45 decks
7%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
40%inclusion18 decks45 decks
19%synergy
Ponder
38%inclusion17 decks45 decks
-1%synergy
Expressive Iteration
38%inclusion17 decks45 decks
15%synergy
Mana Geyser
33%inclusion15 decks45 decks
13%synergy
Rite of Flame
27%inclusion12 decks45 decks
17%synergy
Blasphemous Act
27%inclusion12 decks45 decks
-12%synergy
Solve the Equation
24%inclusion11 decks45 decks
11%synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
24%inclusion11 decks45 decks
5%synergy
Strike It Rich
24%inclusion11 decks45 decks
14%synergy
Mana Clash
20%inclusion9 decks45 decks
18%synergy
Overmaster
20%inclusion9 decks45 decks
15%synergy
Serum Visions
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
-1%synergy
Epic Experiment
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
12%synergy
Faithless Looting
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
-16%synergy
Mind's Desire
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
13%synergy
Game of Chaos
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
15%synergy
Past in Flames
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
4%synergy
Vandalblast
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
-12%synergy
Squee's Revenge
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
10%synergy
Warp World
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
12%synergy
End the Festivities
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
9%synergy
Fabricate
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
4%synergy
Elemental Eruption
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
7%synergy
Will of the Jeskai
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Irenicus's Vile Duplication
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Windfall
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
-16%synergy
Empty the Warrens
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
8%synergy
Treasure Cruise
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
-3%synergy
Ignite Memories
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
10%synergy
Twinflame
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
7%synergy
Spreading Insurrection
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
11%synergy
Reckless Handling
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
9%synergy
Heroes' Hangout
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Lock and Load
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
3%synergy
Galvanic Relay
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
8%synergy
Hit the Mother Lode
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
5%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
2%synergy
Step Through
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Bonus Round
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Goblin Game
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
8%synergy
Curse of the Swine
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
2%synergy
Crackle with Power
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
1%synergy
Boltwave
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
2%synergy
Enter the Enigma
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
1%synergy
Molten Duplication
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
5%synergy
Chart a Course
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
2%synergy
Gandalf's Sanction
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
4%synergy
Lórien Revealed
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
1%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Ruby Medallion
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
9%synergy
Boompile
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
11%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
0%synergy
Sentinel Tower
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
8%synergy
Mindsplice Apparatus
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
4%synergy
Helm of Awakening
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Sculpting Steel
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
3%synergy
Isochron Scepter
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
-1%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
-1%synergy
The Water Crystal
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Thousand-Year Storm
36%inclusion16 decks45 decks
20%synergy
Mystic Remora
29%inclusion13 decks45 decks
9%synergy
Case of the Ransacked Lab
26%inclusion11 decks43 decks
18%synergy
Sorcerer Class
20%inclusion9 decks45 decks
12%synergy
Fiery Inscription
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
7%synergy
Mirror March
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
13%synergy
Curiosity
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
-12%synergy
Dual Casting
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
13%synergy
Double Vision
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
10%synergy
Possibility Storm
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
12%synergy
Amphibian Downpour
13%inclusion5 decks40 decks
10%synergy
Jace's Sanctum
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
8%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
5%synergy
Arcane Bombardment
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
2%synergy
Shark Typhoon
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
1%synergy
Stormchaser's Talent
7.7%inclusion3 decks39 decks
2%synergy
Forced Fruition
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Mirrormade
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
5%synergy
Grip of Chaos
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Goblin Bomb
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
5%synergy
Metallurgic Summonings
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
3%synergy
Artist's Talent
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
-3%synergy
Planeswalkers
Ral, Crackling Wit
28%inclusion11 decks39 decks
16%synergy
Ral, Storm Conduit
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
9%synergy
Ral Zarek
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
12%synergy
Rowan, Scholar of Sparks
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
7%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
49%inclusion22 decks45 decks
-1%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
-12%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Emergence Zone
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
8%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
-7%synergy
The Gold Saucer
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
9%synergy
Muraganda Raceway
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Rivendell
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
3%synergy
Urza's Saga
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
-2%synergy
Lindblum, Industrial Regency
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
-4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
87%inclusion39 decks45 decks
0%synergy
Arcane Signet
78%inclusion35 decks45 decks
-6%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
51%inclusion23 decks45 decks
-4%synergy
Izzet Signet
49%inclusion22 decks45 decks
-11%synergy
Fellwar Stone
24%inclusion11 decks45 decks
-8%synergy
Thought Vessel
24%inclusion11 decks45 decks
-12%synergy
Mind Stone
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
-7%synergy
Commander's Sphere
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
-1%synergy
Lotus Petal
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
2%synergy
Pyromancer's Goggles
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
12%synergy
Springleaf Drum
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
9%synergy
Izzet Locket
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
7%synergy
Cursed Mirror
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
2%synergy
Relic of Legends
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
7%synergy
Mox Amber
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
0%synergy
Mox Opal
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
1%synergy
Chrome Mox
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
-1%synergy
Forger's Foundry
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
4%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
1%synergy
Mox Diamond
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
0%synergy
Lands
Mountain
100%inclusion45 decks45 decks
3%synergy
Island
98%inclusion44 decks45 decks
0%synergy
Command Tower
89%inclusion40 decks45 decks
2%synergy
Sulfur Falls
76%inclusion34 decks45 decks
10%synergy
Shivan Reef
58%inclusion26 decks45 decks
-1%synergy
Exotic Orchard
49%inclusion22 decks45 decks
15%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
42%inclusion19 decks45 decks
-1%synergy
Steam Vents
40%inclusion18 decks45 decks
-7%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
40%inclusion18 decks45 decks
-3%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
38%inclusion17 decks45 decks
-4%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
31%inclusion14 decks45 decks
-9%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
29%inclusion13 decks45 decks
-11%synergy
Training Center
29%inclusion13 decks45 decks
-15%synergy
Fiery Islet
24%inclusion11 decks45 decks
-2%synergy
Ferrous Lake
24%inclusion10 decks42 decks
0%synergy
Scalding Tarn
22%inclusion10 decks45 decks
-8%synergy
Swiftwater Cliffs
22%inclusion10 decks45 decks
4%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
20%inclusion8 decks40 decks
8%synergy
Thundering Falls
19%inclusion8 decks43 decks
-2%synergy
Myriad Landscape
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
0%synergy
Riverglide Pathway
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
-9%synergy
Spirebluff Canal
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
1%synergy
Evolving Wilds
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
-2%synergy
Sink into Stupor
15%inclusion6 decks40 decks
-2%synergy
Riverpyre Verge
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
-7%synergy
Fabled Passage
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
3%synergy
Eroded Canyon
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
2%synergy
Molten Tributary
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
0%synergy
Volatile Fjord
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
4%synergy
Flooded Strand
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
-2%synergy
Izzet Guildgate
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
-1%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
2%synergy
Volcanic Island
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
-6%synergy
City of Brass
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
1%synergy
Silverbluff Bridge
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
-1%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
-1%synergy
Rush of Inspiration
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
5%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
0%synergy
Arid Mesa
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
-3%synergy
Mana Confluence
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
-1%synergy
Polluted Delta
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
-4%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
-6%synergy
Spire of Industry
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
3%synergy
Path of Ancestry
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
-7%synergy
Prismatic Vista
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
0%synergy
Misty Rainforest
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
-4%synergy